For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,099 students in Valley, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Valley, WA are Paideia High School and Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Valley have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Valley, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paideia High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3043 Huffman Road
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2655
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2655
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Valley School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3034 Huffman Road
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2413
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2413
Gr: K-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
3030 Huffman Road
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2638
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2638
Gr: PK | 47 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Valley, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbia Virtual Academy-cascade (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3030 Huffman Rd.
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2753
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2753
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Valley, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Valley, WA include Paideia High School and Valley School.
How many public schools are located in Valley?
4 public schools are located in Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley?
Valley public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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